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recovery

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ɹɪˈkəvɝi// UK //ɹɪkˈʌvəɹi// re·cov·ery General-service

n. the process of getting better after being sick or injured. It can also mean getting back something that was lost, like money or health.

n. the process of returning to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; the action of regaining possession or control of something lost or stolen.


SIMPLE

The doctor says her recovery is going very well.

CONTEXTUAL

Economists are watching the housing market closely for any signs of a steady recovery after the recession.

COMPLEX

While the patient showed physical signs of recovery, the psychological trauma required a more intensive and prolonged therapeutic intervention to address fully.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English recoveree, from Old French recovree, from recovrer (“recover”).

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'from' when referring to health or economic states.

Pitfall

he made a quick recovery of the fluhe made a quick recovery from the fluWhen referring to overcoming an illness, the noun takes the preposition 'from' rather than 'of'.

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